May 24, 2013

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Gorilla Escapes - Attacks Dallas Zoo Patrons

(Dallas-AP) -- One person remains hospitalized today of four
people hurt in a rampage by an escaped gorilla at the Dallas Zoo. 33 year old Rivers Noah is listed in fair condition at Children's Medical Center at Dallas.

Authorities said police shot and killed the 13 year old male western lowland gorilla when it charged them with a pair of children's sandal's in its hand.

Hospital officials say Keisha Heard of Dallas and Cheryl Reichert were discharged overnight after treatment for bite wounds from the ape. Another child injured in the attack was treated at the scene.


In The Community

Children’s Center Honors Volunteers

Posted: 05/23/13 - Julie Luton of Bonham took home the top honor of the evening at the recent volunteer banquet hosted by the Fannin County Children’s Center. Luton was named the CASA Volunteer of the Year for her work in advocating for abused and neglected children in foster care. Read More

Idabel Main Street to Host Building Maintenance Workshop

Posted: 05/22/13 - (Idabel, Okla.) – For anyone interested in learning more about building preservation, Idabel Main Street will host “Historic Building Maintenance,” a workshop on the care and maintenance of the historic district, June 25th, from 5:30pm – 7:00pm, at the Idabel Public Library. Read More

Sherman Public Library Summer Reading Club sign ups

Posted: 05/08/13 - The Sherman Public Library is very excited about our upcoming Summer Reading Club for children and teens. Children ages birth-11 can Dig into Reading and join the Youth Summer Reading Club. The theme for the Teen Summer Reading Club this year is Beneath the Surface and it is open to teens ages 12-18. Read More

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